LA Galaxy II (7-12-5, 26 points) will look to build on their two-game win streak as they host Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (3-9-11, 20 points) at 7:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Tickets to the match are available here.
LA Galaxy II vs. Rio Grande Valley FC
Los Dos will look to build momentum after securing a massive 4-1 victory on the road against Sacramento Republic FC (12-7-7, 43 points) on Saturday. In the match, Ethan Zubak recorded his 10th goal of the season, and Frank Lopez scored in his fifth consecutive match. Jean Engola and Miguel Aguilar also contributed goals to the final score.
LA Galaxy II have displayed flashes of dominance as a strong attacking side, with 43 goals recorded this season. Los Dos is the fourth-highest attacking side in the Western Conference and seventh-highest in the USL overall. Although they have proven to be a solid attacking side, Galaxy II struggle defensively. However, the tides may be turning as Los Dos have only allowed two goals in the last two matches, earning all three points in both contests.
Rio Grande Valley FC are looking for their first away win of the season as they head to StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium. However, RGVFC have struggled this month, dropping all three games and only scoring three goals. RGVFC were on the road for two of the three games.
LAST MATCH
Sacramento Republic FC 1 | LA Galaxy II 4: LA Galaxy II controlled the game in the first half, scoring all four goals before halftime. An unfortunate own goal in the second half put Sacramento on the board. However, Los Dos were able to keep Sacramento’s attack at bay to secure the victory.
Rio Grande Valley FC 2 | OKC Energy FC 4: RGV FC dominated possession throughout the match, but were unable to capitalize on enough chances created. After going up early in the contest, OKC Energy were able to hang onto the lead and walked away with all three points.
2017 RECORD
LA Galaxy II: 8-19-5, 29 points
Rio Grande Valley FC: 9-15-8, 35 points
THIS YEAR
Rio Grande Valley FC 1, LA Galaxy II 1 | May 23, 2018 at H-E-B Park
LAST YEAR
Rio Grande Valley FC 1, LA Galaxy II 1 | May 13, 2017 at H-E-B Park
Rio Grande Valley FC 0, LA Galaxy II 1 | June 17, 2017 at H-E-B Park
LA Galaxy II 1, Rio Grande Valley FC 0 | September 3, 2017 at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium
GAME NOTES
- LA Galaxy II (7-12-5, 23 points) defeated Sacramento Republic FC 4-1 Saturday night at Papa Murphy’s Park in Sacramento, Calif.
- LA Galaxy II are now 7-12-5 on the season.
- This year at home, Los Dos have now gone 5-4-3.
- Rio Grande Valley FC are 0-7-3 away from home this year.
- Ethan Zubak leads LA Galaxy II in goals this season (10).
- Frank Lopez has scored in the last five consecutive matches.
- LA Galaxy II’s Justin Fiddes was signed to the club on Aug. 7 and has made two-straight appearances for the team.
- LA Galaxy II sit 13th in USL Western Conference standings.
- LA Galaxy II finished the 2017 season with a 4-8-4 home record and a 4-11-1 away record.
